Message center announcements
April 15, 2024 – April 21, 2024
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Changes to Administrator Permissions Required to Create and Manage Teams Resource Accounts
MC780743 | April 18 – The message details upcoming changes to Teams administrator permissions affecting the creation and management of Teams Phone Resource Accounts. Starting mid-July 2024, only Microsoft 365 Global Admins or User Admins will be able to create and manage these accounts, impacting users with specific Teams admin roles. Organizations are advised to prepare by adjusting their processes accordingly. View more
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Register for the Graph API webinar on April 23
MC779460 | April 17 – Learn how you can use Graph API to access information on Windows known issues and product lifecycle. Microsoft has heard your feedback and now gives you faster, programmatic access to Windows update data. To keep you up to date, we invite you to join us on April 23 for a webinar on Windows known issues and product… View more
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(Updated) ExchangePowerShell: retirement of tenant admin cmdlets to Get, Set, and Remove UserPhotos
MC678855 | April 15 – The ExchangePowerShell cmdlets for tenant admins to Get, Set, and Remove UserPhotos are retiring in late Marchl 2024. Tenant admins should use Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK or other alternatives for managing user profile photos. Preparation may include updating training and documentation. View more
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(Updated) Whiteboard: existing Azure board migration to ODB storage
MC677236 | April 15 – The message details the migration of existing Azure-stored Whiteboard files to OneDrive for Business (ODB) storage, starting in July 2024. Users must launch Whiteboard on eligible clients to initiate an automatic migration, which offers benefits like new features, improved performance, and enhanced security. There’s no option to delay the migration, and further updates will be provided. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 117394 is associated with this update. View more
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New Microsoft Teams for Web: Now generally available for Firefox, Safari, and Linux
MC781587 | April 20 – Microsoft Teams for Web is now available for Firefox, Safari, and Linux users. It supports the latest three versions of Firefox and the latest two versions of Safari. Users can switch back to classic Teams for Web until mid-May 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcription
MC781595 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a tenant-wide policy to control permissions for downloading meeting transcripts, with IT admins able to exempt certain security group members. The rollout begins mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and extends to General Availability in various stages through August 2024. Default transcript permissions will also be updated post-rollout. View more
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Managing Microsoft Viva Engage no longer requires the assignment of a Microsoft 365 license seat
MC781589 | April 19 – Global and Engage admins can manage Microsoft Viva Engage without a dedicated service plan after a change in May 2024. Other admin roles still require a “Viva Engage Core” plan. Admins should adjust licenses accordingly and update documentation. Rollout is automatic. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Exfiltration of business sensitive data to free public domain emails
MC781588 | April 19 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing a feature to detect exfiltration of sensitive data to free public domain emails, with a public preview in mid-May 2024 and general availability in late June 2024. The update enhances email insight alerts and adds new domain detection for better security incident prevention. View more
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Plan for Change: Migrate classic Conditional Access policies
MC781581 | April 19 – Azure AD Graph is retiring, and admins must migrate classic Conditional Access policies to Microsoft Graph by July 10, 2024. Failure to migrate will prevent new device enrollment and compliance via the Company Portal and Intune apps across various platforms. View more
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Power Platform – Public Preview of solution-aware cloud flow sharing limits in Managed Environments
MC779536 | April 19 – We are announcing that the Public Preview of solution-aware cloud flow sharing limits for Power Platform Managed Environments will be available starting in June 2024. This feature gives users the ability to turn sharing on and off for solution-aware cloud flows at the managed environment level and provides a sharing rule that can be applied to entire environment groups.How does this affect me?Sharing limits give admins the ability to specify which user(s) or group(s) are… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Voice isolation
MC690921 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams will roll out “Voice isolation” in April 2024, which uses AI to filter out background noise during calls and meetings. The feature will be enabled by default, and users can enroll their voice profile to improve audio input quality. Organizations can disable the feature via PowerShell. Communication with users and updating training and documentation is recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections app: Search your intranet in Microsoft Teams on iOS and Android tablets
MC732104 | April 19 – Microsoft Viva Connections app will soon allow iOS and Android tablet users to search their intranet in the app in Teams. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout. This feature will be available worldwide from early April 2024 to late April 2024. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Direct Media Connection cmdlet
MC761251 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new feature called Direct Media Connection in April 2024. Admins can choose to involve a relay or media processor between meetings and 1:1 calls. Direct Media Connection is a user-level policy that admins can set as a tenant default or configure for specific individuals in their tenant. The rollout will happen automatically, and no admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Viva Engage question post update
MC714521 | April 19 – The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by mid-May 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook Mobile: To Do integration
MC744122 | April 19 – Microsoft is rolling out To Do app integration in Outlook Mobile for Android and iOS for all commercial users starting from late April 2024 to mid-June 2024. Users need to update Outlook app to the latest version, tap the Apps tab in the navigation bar, and then go to All Apps and tap To Do. Admins can disable the rollout by disabling all MetaOS apps with the Intune app configuration. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Groups: Users can now choose to switch to the new Groups experience in Outlook on the web
MC711025 | April 19 – Microsoft 365 Groups has a new experience in Outlook on the web, with an optional transition from the old version. Rollout starts in March 2024 and ends by mid-May 2024. Users can switch back to the old version if desired, and no preparation is needed for this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Pre-pin meeting apps for users
MC748380 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams is updating app setup policies to allow admins to pre-pin and pre-install meeting apps for users. The rollout will begin late April 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-June 2024. No action is required, but admins can review and update app setup policies. View more
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(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)
MC705760 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-May 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In form meeting option updates for webinars and townhalls
MC710212 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams will now allow users to configure meeting options for webinars and townhalls within the app before event creation, instead of being taken to a web page. The change will be rolled out in early February 2024 and is expected to be completed by late April 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Hide General Channels
MC711019 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to hide the General channel, similar to other channels in a team. The rollout is expected to begin in early February 2024 and complete by late April 2024. If the General channel is hidden, it will no longer show in the user’s teams and channels list, but can still be accessed through hidden channels or by selecting “show for me” in the manage teams section. No action is required, but updating training and documentation may be considered. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private and shared channels links
MC707648 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams will extend support for channel links to include private and shared channels. Members of these channels will be able to share links with other Teams users. The rollout will begin in early February 2024 and complete by late April 2024. No action is required to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting invite improvements
MC706174 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams is making design improvements to meeting invites to ensure important information is visible and grouped together. The update will make it easier for users to find information about joining the meeting and will move options relevant to organizers to a separate section. The rollout will begin mid-February 2024 and is expected to be completed by late April 2024. Users may consider updating internal documentation to inform users about the improvement. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Share contact information of people in Microsoft Teams chat
MC704192 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams now allows users to share contact information of someone who is not in a chat, making it easier for others to get to know other collaborators. The rollout will begin mid-January 2024 and complete by late January 2024 for Targeted Release, and early February 2024 to late April 2024 for Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No preparation is necessary, but internal documentation can be updated. View more
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(Updated) Sensitivity Labels enabled in Teams Mobile Meetings
MC705762 | April 19 – Teams Mobile Meetings now support Sensitivity Labels, allowing users to collaborate in compliance with their organization’s standards. Users can select labels from the Teams calendar, with default labels applied by the admin. Channel meetings inherit the default label and cannot be changed. The rollout will begin in mid-February 2024 and complete by late April 2024. No action is required to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Tags in Shared Channels for Microsoft Teams
MC707670 | April 19 – Tags will now be supported in shared channels in Microsoft Teams, allowing users to @ mention groups of people. The rollout will begin in late February 2024 and end in early March 2024 for Targeted Release, and mid-March 2024 to late April 2024 for Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. End users can use tags in shared channels, and organizations can manage who can create and manage tags within their tenant. Direct users to the Using Tags in Microsoft Teams documentation for more information. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In-meeting Error Messaging
MC683928 | April 19 – Microsoft Teams Meeting users will receive error messages on the right pane explaining why they cannot access meeting chats due to policy limitations or unexpected errors. The rollout will begin in mid-November and end in late April 2024, and users do not need to take any action to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) eDiscovery Premium-Enhancements to eDiscovery experience for Microsoft Forms content
MC700643 | April 19 – Microsoft Forms content can now be searched in eDiscovery Premium, allowing admins to better manage tasks that require eDiscovery capabilities. The rollout will begin mid-December 2023 and complete by late December 2023 for preview, and late April 2024 for Worldwide. Appropriate licensing and permissions are required. No additional action is needed to prepare for this feature. View more
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Updates to the Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 user interface
MC756008 | April 19 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 UI will be updated to create better visual alignment with Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise). The updates include adding a green shield icon, a persistent legal and data protection disclaimer, a new AI accuracy disclaimer, and removing company branding/logo from the UI. The updates will roll out in mid-April and be completed by early May 2024. These are UI updates only and do not impact Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 terms, privacy, or data protections. It is recommended to prepare users by informing them of the UI updates. View more
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(Updated) Updates to the Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise) user interface
MC756004 | April 19 – Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise) user interface (UI) will be updated to simplify the user experience. The updates include replacing the green “Protected” icon with a green shield icon, adding a persistent legal and data protection disclaimer, adding a new AI accuracy disclaimer, removing company branding/logo, and replacing the chat style selector with a new Copilot settings toggle. The UI updates are expected to be completed by early May 2024 and will not impact Microsoft Copilot terms, privacy, or commercial data protection. Users should look for the green shield next to their profile icon or the persistent disclaimer underneath the prompt box to recognize when they are using Copilot with commercial data protection. View more
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Ensuring Enhanced Noise Suppression and other advanced features work as expected
MC780744 | April 18 – The message informs about ensuring optimal audio and video quality during Microsoft Teams calls by allowing access to a specific URL as part of the preparation for the Noise Suppression feature. View more
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(Updated) Pick a local folder when Saving Attachments in the new Outlook for Windows
MC694648 | April 18 – The new Outlook for Windows update allows users to choose a local folder when saving attachments, streamlining the process and reducing steps. Rollout begins mid-April 2024 and completes mid-May 2024, with no action required from users to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Simplified sign in for iOS and Android devices
MC718750 | April 18 – Microsoft Teams admins can make sign-in faster for iOS and Android users by prefilling domain names using app configuration policies. This change will benefit frontline workers who frequently sign in and out of shared devices. Admins can set app configuration policies to enable this feature, and users can sign in by entering the first part of their user principal name (UPN) without the domain name. The update will roll out worldwide in late March 2024. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance – Enhanced investigation and remediation experience
MC759464 | April 18 – Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance is introducing enhancements to investigation and remediation workflows to facilitate better-informed actions on policy matches. Enhancements include bulk policy exports, interactive how-to demos, and banners displaying the keywords/conditions flagged in a policy match. These enhancements will be available to designated Communication Compliance admins and investigators with the appropriate role-based access control permissions. The rollout will begin in late March 2024 and is expected to complete by late April 2024. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: Advanced analytics
MC738643 | April 18 – Microsoft Viva Connections will have advanced analytics available from mid-May 2024. The new analytics include 90-day daily and aggregated data, monthly data for the last 12 months, and month-over-month retention and returning user metrics. The rollout will happen automatically, and organizations need to have Microsoft Viva Suite or Microsoft Viva Communications and Communities licenses for their users. Learn more at Microsoft Learn. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Improvements to SharePoint files/folders deletion indicators
MC750667 | April 18 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will soon update indicators for SharePoint files/folders deletion, including items moved to the recycle bin. Rollout begins late April 2024, with public preview and general availability phases. No action needed, but indicator thresholds may require adjustments. Details are on Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388734. View more
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(Updated) SharePoint Premium: Enable/disable Unstructured, Structured, and Prebuilt Document Processing
MC738646 | April 18 – SharePoint Premium users can now enable/disable Unstructured, Structured, and Prebuilt Document Processing individually. Admins can turn off each service on the Microsoft Syntex admin page, and models of the turned-off service cannot be created or run. The rollout will occur automatically starting in mid-March 2024, and no admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) New Microsoft Defender Antivirus services on Windows Devices
MC687846 | April 18 – Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 and Windows 11 will be shipping with a new service called Microsoft Defender Core service. The rollout will occur in stages, starting with a preview in November 2023 and worldwide rollout in April 2024. To prepare, users need to update the Platform Update to the latest version and allow specific URLs. If using an Application Control application or running a 3rd party AV and/or EDR, add the Microsoft Defender Core Service process to the allowed list. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Whiteboard: @mentions in comments
MC765810 | April 18 – Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-April 2024, with completion expected by early May 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. View more
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Copilot for Microsoft 365 with graph-grounded chat accessible through the Microsoft Copilot app in late March 2024
MC761221 | April 18 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 with graph-grounded chat will be available to users with Copilot for Microsoft 365 licenses through the Microsoft Copilot app in mid-April 2024, and through the Microsoft Bing and Microsoft Start apps in mid-May 2024. Users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license will be able to access Copilot for Microsoft 365 with graph-grounded chat when they sign in to one of these apps with their work account (Entra ID). View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage and Microsoft Yammer: update on web domain migration release date
MC713420 | April 18 – The release date for Microsoft Viva Engage’s web domain migration has been updated to begin in mid-June 2024, with completion expected by mid-July 2024. This adjustment aims to ensure a smooth transition and minimize workflow disruptions. The message includes preparation instructions and notes that the email sender domain change has not been rescheduled yet. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Oversharing popups enhancements on Microsoft Outlook Win32
MC779849 | April 18 – Microsoft is enhancing DLP features in Outlook Win32 for Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance users by introducing ‘Message contains’ and ‘Attachment contains’ predicates. These allow for client-side evaluation of email components and display relevant Policy tips and Oversharing popups. Rollout begins mid-April 2024 with completion by January 2025. No admin action is required for the update. View more
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Microsoft Teams apps: Updated Live Share SDK to support chat/channel tabs and Collaborative Stageview
MC779846 | April 18 – The updated Live Share SDK for Microsoft Teams apps now supports chat/channel tabs and Collaborative Stageview. General availability begins mid-May 2024, affecting Teams for Desktop, Web, and Mac but not iOS or Android. Apps with Live Share RSC permissions can update to use new features. Preparation involves disabling unwanted apps and updating documentation. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Apps now supported in group chats with external users
MC779844 | April 18 – Microsoft Teams will support apps in group chats with external users starting mid-May 2024. The rollout includes Teams for web, desktop, and mobile. Group chat hosts can add apps, but external users can’t manage them. Existing access policies will apply, and organizations can opt out if desired. View more
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Microsoft Syntex: New autofill columns
MC779843 | April 18 – Microsoft Syntex introduces autofill columns for SharePoint document libraries, enabling file content processing and response saving to columns. It will roll out worldwide from mid-May to early June 2024. Users can configure prompts for this feature, which requires Azure subscription and admin center setup. View more
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Communication compliance for Teams meeting transcripts (GA)
MC779840 | April 18 – The Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance feature, which analyzes Teams meeting transcripts for policy violations, will be generally available in May 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout, but organizations should prepare by updating documentation and informing users. Global admins must consent to share Team transcripts for analysis. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Announcing Restricted SharePoint Search
MC726119 | April 17 – Microsoft 365 introduces Restricted SharePoint Search for Copilot, allowing admins to limit search to selected SharePoint sites. Rollout starts mid-April 2024, with full availability by mid-August 2024. The feature is off by default and requires admin roles to enable. Users can access content from allowed sites and personal files. View more
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Dynamics 365 Customer Voice – Customer Voice surveys domain update
MC760407 | April 17 – Starting on May 1, 2024, the short URL domain used to send Customer Voice surveys will be updated from ‘https:// View more
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Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Stream: New video page templates
MC778787 | April 16 – New video page templates are coming to Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Stream, with a rollout starting in April 2024 for Targeted Release and June 2024 for General Availability. Users will be able to create video pages and news posts directly from the Stream web app. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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SharePoint: Manage your organization’s brand in the new brand center preview
MC778783 | April 16 – The new SharePoint Brand Center, rolling out from mid-April to June 2024, offers centralized management of brand assets across sites and pages. Global administrators need to activate the Brand Center app in the Microsoft 365 admin center, which requires Public CDN use. Steps vary based on current tenant configuration. View more
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Microsoft Viva: Viva Connections – Manage your organization’s brand in the new brand center preview
MC778782 | April 16 – Microsoft is introducing a new SharePoint brand center to manage brand assets across sites and pages, with a preview rollout starting in mid-April 2024 and completion expected by June 2024. The brand center requires activation by a global administrator and the use of Public CDN. View more
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SharePoint: Introducing custom fonts for SharePoint preview
MC778781 | April 16 – SharePoint is introducing custom fonts for its brand center, allowing brand managers to upload and manage custom font packages for use within SharePoint and Viva Connections. This feature will roll out from mid-April to June 2024 and will initially support various site components, with more to be added later. Preparation may include updating training and documentation. View more
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Microsoft Viva: Introducing custom fonts for SharePoint and Viva Connections Desktop preview
MC778780 | April 16 – Microsoft Viva introduces custom fonts for SharePoint and Viva Connections Desktop, available in preview from mid-April to June 2024. The SharePoint brand center allows brand managers to upload and manage custom fonts, which can be applied across various elements within SharePoint and Viva Connections Desktop. Eight Microsoft-provided font packages are also available. Custom fonts are supported in multi-geo environments with specific configurations. View more
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Loop components in Microsoft OneNote
MC777847 | April 15 – Loop components will be available in Microsoft OneNote, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Rollout for OneNote Web starts early April 2024, and for the Desktop App, early June 2024. Users can insert Loop components for real-time collaboration. Admins should update policies and documentation to prepare. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 379968 is associated with this update. View more
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Microsoft Viva | Viva Goals: Add images to check-In notes and review dashboards
MC777845 | April 15 – Viva Goals will allow users to attach images to check-in notes and dashboard updates. This feature will be generally available in early May 2024, with no other functionality changes for users with existing permissions. Documentation will be updated before the rollout. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) OneDrive: Media node in OneDrive for web
MC748381 | April 15 – OneDrive for web will have a Media node added to the left navigation, allowing commercial customers to view photo and video content stored in their OneDrive in a single view. This will be available worldwide in April 2024, and end-users will be able to perform actions on the media content in this view. No action is required to prepare, but updating user training and notifying end-users may be beneficial. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Clipchamp: Remove pauses and silences in your videos
MC759462 | April 15 – Clipchamp’s new AI feature, silence removal, automatically deletes pauses over 3 seconds in videos and is free in preview. Rollout begins early May 2024, completing by late July. Post-preview, it may require a premium subscription. No admin action needed for rollout. Details: Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 383137. View more
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(Updated) Draft with Copilot in Outlook for Windows
MC709658 | April 15 – The message details the rollout of the “Draft with Copilot” feature in Outlook for Windows, which generates full-length email drafts from prompts. It will be available in March and April 2024 for Targeted Release users and requires a Copilot license. Organizations can prepare by updating to the latest build and managing licenses. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID is 190937. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online: Support for inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC
MC711018 | April 15 – Microsoft Exchange Online will support inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC starting from lMay 2024. Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC will be off by default, and if you do not want to enable the feature, you do not need to do anything. If you want to enable the feature, follow the documentation using Exchange PowerShell. Review your domain configuration internally to ensure you won’t be impacted by any of the limitations. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Stream: Playlist support for Stream web part in Microsoft SharePoint
MC762508 | April 15 – Microsoft Stream will support playlist publishing on SharePoint Online pages using a new Stream web part. The rollout will begin in early April 2024 and users will have two options for embedding playlists on a SharePoint page. No admin action is required for the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Learning | Easily switch across Viva Learning Teams app and Webapp
MC740504 | April 15 – Microsoft Viva Learning will allow users to easily switch between the Teams app and standalone Webapp using the Webapp button in Teams and Open in Teams option in Webapp. The rollout will begin in late April 2024 and end by late June 2024, with no action required from users. The update will enhance Viva Learning features in Teams app and Webapp. View more
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(Updated) Update to only show site results at a tenant root site when in the “site search” scope
MC724127 | April 15 – Starting from mid-May 2024, SharePoint Online will only show site results from the tenant root site when in the “site search” scope. This update will not affect the search experience if the root site is set as a hub, set as a Viva Connections home site, or configured to show hub or tenant wide results by default. If you want to continue to get all results when searching from the root site, you can configure the default search scope at the root site to show tenant wide results. View more
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(Updated) Data Loss Prevention for endpoints – support for two new predicates
MC687844 | April 15 – The message details an update for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, introducing two new predicates for endpoint devices. The rollout begins late April 2024, with completion expected by early May 2024. It advises to prepare by utilizing the Microsoft Purview compliance portal and provides relevant links for further information. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting Chat shown by default in Gallery View with Teams Room
MC752516 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams will show Meeting Chat by default in Gallery View with Teams Room. This will enable users to see incoming chat messages on the front-of-room display during a meeting. The default chat experience can be configured via Teams Admin Center or XML setting. No action is needed to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Multi-instance app customization support for Teams apps
MC726120 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams admin center will support multi-instance app customization and management, allowing IT admins to create multiple customized versions of the same Teams app for different groups or departments. This feature will roll out from mid-April 2024 to mid-May 2024, improving user satisfaction and utility. No action is needed to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Apps for the web: Grid view for tasks in Microsoft To Do web version and To Do inside Microsoft Outlook
MC714520 | April 15 – Microsoft 365 apps for the web will have a grid view for tasks in To Do on web and To Do app inside Microsoft Outlook. The rollout will begin late April 2024 and is expected to complete by late May 2024. Users can still use the list view if preferred. No action is needed to prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Cloud IntelliFrame: A New Way to See People in Teams Rooms
MC642265 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with Pro license will have Cloud IntelliFrame, which creates smart video feeds of in-room participants by zooming into their faces and eliminating distractions. It will roll out to commercial tenants in mid-August and complete by late April 2024. Users can disable IntelliFrame, and certain camera models will automatically use it. Large spaces may not be ideal, and users can switch it off in rooms with glass walls without privacy filters. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatically view up to 9 videos (3×3) in Teams meetings in Chrome and Edge
MC684869 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams will automatically show up to 9 videos (3×3) in Teams meetings on Chrome and Edge browsers, instead of the current maximum of 4 videos (2×2). The rollout will begin in early January 2024 and is expected to be completed by late April 2024. No action is required, but documentation for Chrome/Edge users may need to be updated. View more
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(Updated) Additional Teams Meeting Templates Added to Outlook Teams Add-In
MC690180 | April 15 – Microsoft has added virtual appointment, webinar, and town hall meeting templates to the meeting templates menu in the Outlook Windows client in the Teams Meeting Add-In. This will provide another entry point for users to access the templates. The rollout will begin in early December and is expected to complete by late April 2024. Organizations can manage who can access the templates by referring to the provided instructions. View more
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(Updated) Remove Activity Feed Item in New Teams
MC692466 | April 15 – Teams users can remove items from activity feed using the Remove functionality found under the ellipsis menu. Rollout will begin mid-December 2023 and complete by mid-February 2024 for Targeted Release, and mid-February 2024 to late April 2024 for Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No tenant level settings will change, and users may want to notify and update documentation. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Discover Feed in Channels
MC698124 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a personalized channel feed called Discover Feed, allowing users to catch up quickly on relevant channel conversations. Users can customize their feed preferences and give direct feedback. The rollout will begin in late January 2024 and end in late April 2024. This feature will make users more productive. No preparation is required, but updating training and documentation may be considered. View more
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(Updated) New Meeting Option and Meeting Policy “Turn off copying or forwarding of meeting chat”
MC698134 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new meeting option that allows organizers to disable copying and sharing features on meeting chat messages for participants to reduce the risk of data leak. Admins can control whether users can see or use this feature in the Meeting Options page and set the default value for this meeting option in Meeting Templates that they create. The rollout will begin mid-December 2023 and is expected to complete by late April 2024. Users with a Teams Premium license will have access to this feature by default. Admins may want to provide end user education in advance for this feature. View more
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(Updated) Immersive spaces available for General Availability
MC700933 | April 15 – Immersive spaces are now available for General Availability in Microsoft Teams, allowing users to transform virtual meetings into 3D experiences with just one click. The feature is available on Windows PC or Meta Quest VR devices, with certain license requirements and PC specifications. The rollout will begin in late January 2024 and be completed by late April 2024. Classic Teams (Teams 1.0) will not support the feature. Mesh Immersive spaces app can be managed via the Microsoft Teams Admin Center. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Connect chat – Extended Directory
MC704952 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams is introducing enhancements to Teams Connect for chats with the Teams Connect chat extended directory. IT admins can create an external directory of known external collaborators using their phone numbers, making it easier for users to search external users by name, view a company curated profile, and assign an organization manager for these external partners. The feature will roll out in early February 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-February 2024 for Worldwide. No impact is expected unless the tenant admin plans to use this feature. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Allow meeting participants to create Collaborative notes
MC708499 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow all meeting participants to create Collaborative notes before, during, and after meetings, enhancing teamwork and efficiency. Rollout begins early February 2024 for Targeted Release and late February 2024 worldwide, with completion by late April 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this update. View more
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(Updated) Teams Multitenant Org (MTO) in GCC, GCC High, and DoD clouds
MC711026 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Multi-Tenant Organization (MTO) capabilities for organizations managing employees across multiple tenants within the same cloud boundary. These features provide a seamless collaboration experience within MTO groups, enabling access to resources across tenants. The capabilities cover search, chat, calling, meetings, and content sharing, eliminating silos and facilitating collaboration across tenant boundaries. MTO capabilities will be available for customers to try starting in late January 2024 and expect to complete by late April 2024. Client machines running Windows 10 and 11 must have specific updates installed, and minimum client versions are required. MTO capabilities will be available on the new Teams Windows, new Teams MacOS, iOS, and Android client apps. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Block users from joining externally hosted Teams meetings
MC707664 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow tenant admins to control whether some users in their organizations can join any externally hosted Teams meetings. This feature can be used to protect potential data exfiltration from specific user groups within an organization. The rollout will begin in early February 2024 and is expected to complete by late April 2024. Users will be limited based on the policy configuration set by the tenant admins. Admins should prepare to identify the users (or groups) in their organization who may need to be regulated in terms of the external hosted meetings that they should be allowed (or prevented) to join. View more
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(Updated) Unified RBAC provides centralized role-based administration controls for Microsoft Defender for Office 365
MC708505 | April 15 – Updated April 12, 2024: We have updated the timing of the “Defender Platform for Office 365” Service Plan availability to complete in late July 2024. Thank you for your patience.Microsoft Defender XDR unified role-based access control (URBAC) provides an alternative to traditional Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO/EOP) and Exchange Online (EXO) RBAC. View more
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